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What Causes Stomach Pain While Taking Ibuprofen For Ruptured Achilles Tendon?
Since having to sit for ages with leg elevated and ice packs due to damaging my Achilles tendon plus ibruphgen tablets for the pain I ve developed a pain in my stomach just below and a little right of my belly button. Not always there if I m still but if I twist or bend or just after eating I feel it. Could this be an ulcer? I consider I eat healthily , fresh fruit, veg and salad, herbal teas ,and until lately very active, bit afraid to do Pilates in case it pulls and makes my pain worse?
Wed, 27 Jan 2016
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I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...
You should have gastric upset or peptic ulcer problem after taking ibuprofen. This might be reason of the stomach pain you are facing. Following steps could be taken.
-You should take ibuprofen for only 10 days or so. If you have to take this for longer period, consult your doctor to add some medicine to reduce acid production.
- Don't take ibuprofen empty stomach. Taking it with a glass of water and a bit of food seems to ease stomach upset.
- Stop Alcohol and cigarette smoking, as they may be contributing to gastric upset.
- If you are having worsening of your tendon problem, then consult your orthopedician as the ruptured tendon may need some surgical problem.
Refer to your doctor, if problem persist
Hope this information helps
I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...
You should have gastric upset or peptic ulcer problem after taking ibuprofen. This might be reason of the stomach pain you are facing. Following steps could be taken.
-You should take ibuprofen for only 10 days or so. If you have to take this for longer period, consult your doctor to add some medicine to reduce acid production.
- Don't take ibuprofen empty stomach. Taking it with a glass of water and a bit of food seems to ease stomach upset.
- Stop Alcohol and cigarette smoking, as they may be contributing to gastric upset.
- If you are having worsening of your tendon problem, then consult your orthopedician as the ruptured tendon may need some surgical problem.
Refer to your doctor, if problem persist
Hope this information helps
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